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EN 37
FEATURES FOR RECORDING
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ADVANCED FEATURES
The white balance refers to the correctness of
color reproduction under various lighting. If the
white balance is correct, all other colors will be
accurately reproduced.
The white balance is usually adjusted
automatically. However, more advanced
camcorder operators control this function
manually to achieve a more professional color/
tint reproduction.
To change the setting
Set “W. BALANCE” to the desired mode.
(੬ pg. 30)
●
The selected mode indicator except “AUTO”
appears.
[AUTO]: White balance is adjusted
automatically.
MWB: Adjust the white balance
manually when shooting under various types
of lighting. (੬ “Manual White Balance
Adjustment”, pg. 37)
FINE: Outdoors on a sunny day.
CLOUD: Outdoors on a cloudy day.
HALOGEN: A video light or similar type
of lighting is used.
Adjust the white
balance manually
when shooting under
various types of
lighting.
1 Set the Power
Switch to “REC”.
2 Set the recording mode to “ ”. (੬ pg. 20)
3 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of
the subject. Adjust zoom or position yourself
so that the white paper fills the screen.
4 Select “MWB” in “W. BALANCE” menu
(੬ pg. 30), then press and hold SET or
2 until
begins blinking.
●
When the setting is completed, stops
blinking.
5 Press SET or 2 to engage the setting.
6 Press MENU. The Menu Screen closes and
the Manual White Balance indicator is
displayed.
NOTES:
● In step 3, it may be difficult to focus on the white
paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually.
(
੬ pg. 35)
● Because the color temperature is different
depending on the light source, use this function
for a more natural result.
● Once you adjust white balance manually, the
setting is retained even if the power is turned off
or the battery removed.
● White Balance cannot be activated
simultaneously with “TWILIGHT” in “PROGRAM
AE” (੬ pg. 38).
● White Balance cannot be activated if the
“SEPIA” or “MONOTONE” mode is activated.
White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance
Adjustment
White paper
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